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Debbie and Cy are pulling the inside file on the new Prefect for the Vatican's Dicastery for Communications. When the pope wants to get a message to the entire world, who does he turn to? The President of EWTN News, Montserrat Alvarado! https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-ewtn-news-president-to-lead-vatican-communications-department ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by...

Each Mass after the creed there is a set of prayers that is meant to personalize the Mass to your own community. Too often this is sloppily or strangely done. Msgr. Charles Pope has some suggestions for how to improve your prayers and get closer to God in the Mass.  https://blog.adw.org/2026/05/the-often-disappointing-quality-of-the-prayer-of-the-faithful-3/ ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Ho...

Debbie and Cy are pulling the inside file on the Washington Nationals and soft persecution of Catholics in the media.  Inside File - https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/washington-nationals-apologize-pitcher-firing-director-admitted-religious-discrimination   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GR...

On the Weekly News Roundup, Bailey Garland highlights a story of how Catholic priests in Tulsa are solving the problem of isolation and burnout.  National Catholic Register - https://www.ncregister.com/news/priestly-brotherhood-in-tulsa   Catholic Project - https://catholicproject.catholic.edu/national-study-of-catholic-priests/    EWTN News - https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/europe/psychological-di...

In preparation for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Julie Carrick meditates on the Anima Christi prayer. Nick asks her favorite Eucharistic hymn.  ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spirit Radio - https://www.catholicspiritradio.com...

Debbie and Cy are pulling the inside file on the Christian duty to be less informed. What in the world does that mean? Listen to find out.  https://thecatholicherald.com/article/the-christian-duty-to-be-less-informed   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spi...

We all know how important it is to share our faith. First the faith must be well established in our own hearts. So how can we evangelize ourselves first as we seek to evangelize non-Christians? Jordan Burke from the Avila Institute joins us to discuss this important question.  https://spiritualdirection.com/prayer   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting...

Ven. Archbishop Fulton Sheen, soon to be beatified in September, sets the greatest example of how to evangelize. We can all learn from this. Allan Smith continues his story of Ven. Fulton Sheen's life.  https://CelebrateSheen.com   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on: ...

You can literally talk to anyone about Jesus. Debbie and Cy explain how.  https://shop.catholic.org   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spirit Radio - https://www.catholicspiritradio.com   Our Lady of Good Success Radio Network - https://kcrd-fm.org    

We practice our faith because it is true and because we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. But in addition to the spiritual benefits of religious activities, science is finding that there are physical health benefits as well. That's what we're exploring in this episode: The Surprising Health Benefits of... ... attending Mass regularly ... singing in groups ... going on pilgrima...

Debbie and Cy pull the inside file on what going to Mass regularly actually does for your physical health. They are not shocked by this news at all.  https://www.churchpop.com/doctor-reveals-surprising-health-benefits-of-attending-mass-regularly/   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Jo...

Will Deatherage, founder of Catholics for Hire, joins Nick De La Torre to talk about ways that A.I. can be used to benefit Catholic businesses and ministries.  https://catholicsforhire.com   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spirit Radio - https://www.cath...

Military uses A.I. to pick missile targets. Civilians die. Reporter talks to A.I. about it. A.I. says it was used poorly. Fr. Sam Medley hears this story. Pope was right all along.  ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spirit Radio - https://www.catholicspiri...

Debbie and Cy pull the inside file on encyclicals; specifically on Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical and the role of this papal teaching tool in modern society.  Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical - https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/full-text-of-magnifica-humanitas-read-pope-leo-xiv-s-first-encyclical   Inside File - https://www.osvnews.com/pope-leos-first-encyclical/   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matt...

Do you ever struggle to understand the Trinity? This image of dancing may help you more than any other image. Give it whirl! https://blog.adw.org/2024/05/love-on-the-move-of-the-divine-dance-in-the-holy-trinity-3/   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spirit...

Steve Ray hastens us up to Jerusalem following the path that Mary took to visit Elizabeth. We are enjoying our air conditioned bus ride. Mary is still walking.  ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spirit Radio - https://www.catholicspiritradio.com   Our Lady...

Today we get Debbie and Cy's take on medically assisted suicide. They look at it not from an individual experience but from what it says about our society as a whole. It's a tough topic, but they bring hope and joy into it as well.  https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/europe/british-mother-to-travel-to-switzerland-to-die-by-assisted-suicide-after-son-s-death   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hoste...

Nick, Bailey, and Julie tackle the heavy topic of medically assisted suicide. The casual treatment of death as an easy way out is becoming more and more of a problem.  https://www.lifenews.com/2026/05/26/canadian-doctor-met-a-man-at-a-coffee-shop-euthanized-him-two-hours-later/   https://www.lifenews.com/2026/05/27/canada-has-euthanized-almost-100000-people-2/   https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/d...

A Prayer Before Making the Sign of the Cross © Julie Carrick 2026   In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.   Heavenly Father, as I touch my forehead, fill my mind with Your truth and wisdom. Guard my thoughts from all that leads me away from You. Help me to remember that I am Your beloved child, created in Your image and called to walk in Your ways. May every thou...

Debbie and Cy pull the inside file on phonics, reading scores, literacy rates, and how to live in the peace of Christ.  https://apnews.com/article/reading-math-test-scores-education-scorecard-7fa4111ad0de934f664ebb984e830d13   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Cath...

Fr. James Brent joins Nick De La Torre to talk about the extraordinary destiny that those in Christ have to live in the blessed loving dance of the Trinity.  The Father's House: Discovering Our Home in the Trinity , by Fr. James Dominic Brent, O.P. ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Jo...

With the beatification of Ven. Archbishop Fulton Sheen coming up very soon, Allan Smith relates to us the circumstances of Fulton Sheen's life and how God took a boy from Illinois and formed him into an influential and holy priest.  www. BishopSheenToday.com   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNo...

A diocese in Florida is using its resources to provide affordable housing to seniors in danger of homelessness.  https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/florida-diocese-set-to-debut-trinity-village-housing-for-seniors   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spirit R...

Nick examines everyone's first reactions to Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical. You can download the full text in English here: https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/full-text-of-magnifica-humanitas-read-pope-leo-xiv-s-first-encyclical   ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  C...

Accomplished musical conductor, Matthieu Du Motier, talks with Nick about how Sacred Music can help bring balance and wellness to our lives.  Lafayette Musicians - https://www.lafayettemusicians.org/    ~~~ Morning Joy, Where Truth Matters Hosted by Nick De La Torre Weekdays starting at 6am Central From the Guadalupe Radio Network www. GRNonline.com/Joy Also heard on:  Catholic Spirit Radio - http...